the curious case of ... looking too young

I feel cursed - and I am sure there are many who can sympathize.

Bottom line, I look young. About 5-6 years younger than I really am. Many say 'hey, it’s better to look young than old, especially later in life'

Sure, but you are not the one who has to deal with people who think they can treat you with such disrespect because they think you are just a kid.

The one thing I can't stand is when people, especially at work, think they can outright ask me how old I am. I'm not ashamed so I answer, and it’s the same line every time, 'but you look so young'

You want to see some ID?

UGH!!! I hate it; just leave me alone about my age. I wonder when in my life I will finally say that I look my age, the meeting point... or will I look 50 when I'm 70...